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What Causes Nausea And Headache After Intercourse?

My husband and I were having sex and I experienced a sudden headache that came up the back of my neck and went to the top and forehead with sudden nausea also. I went in and lay down for 5 minutes and all symptoms are gone. I am 61 years old. Any thoughts? thanks
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Thank you for your question on HCM! I appreciate your concern.

In this situation there are some possibilities that can be the cause of your headache :
- A high blood pressure during the episode could cause this type of headache
- A subarachnoidal hemorrhage from an aneurysm, a small hemorrhage can cause similar symptoms
- Orgasmic headache : this is a benign headache which occurs during this situation.

So I would recommend to consult with the neurologist, have a careful physical examination and a brain CT scan if necessary. I would also advise to monitor your blood pressure.

Hope to have been helpful!

Greetings! Dr. Aida
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What Causes Nausea And Headache After Intercourse?

Hello! Thank you for your question on HCM! I appreciate your concern. In this situation there are some possibilities that can be the cause of your headache : - A high blood pressure during the episode could cause this type of headache - A subarachnoidal hemorrhage from an aneurysm, a small hemorrhage can cause similar symptoms - Orgasmic headache : this is a benign headache which occurs during this situation. So I would recommend to consult with the neurologist, have a careful physical examination and a brain CT scan if necessary. I would also advise to monitor your blood pressure. Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! Dr. Aida